Open AccessOPINIE POLAKÓW O WSPÓŁPŁACENIU ZA LECZENIE SZPITALNE ORAZ O DOPŁATACH DO ŚWIADCZEŃ PONADSTANDARDOWYCH
Author(s) -
Ewa Kemicer-Chmielewska,
Iwona Rotter,
Artur Kotwas,
Beata Karakiewicz
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
pomeranian journal of life sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2719-6313
pISSN - 2450-4637
DOI - 10.21164/pomjlifesci.42
Subject(s) - payment , business , health care , family medicine , actuarial science , medicine , finance , economic growth , economics
Co-payment in the health sector operates in most healthcare systems in European countries. The aim of this study was knowledge of Polish citizens’ opinions concerning healthcare services co‑payment with respect to selected socio‑demographic factors.Material and methods: The study was conducted using a diagnostic survey of 636 respondents, representing residents of the West Pomeranian region, Poland.Results: The majority of respondents did not accept co‑payment for health services.Conclusions: Material situation and educational background impact on decisions concerning co‑payment for hospital treatment.